Author: Lauren Blacklidge

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    Athens State University Launches “Coach,” A New AI-Powered Career Tool

    Athens State University has partnered with CareerVillage.org to launch Coach, an innovative AI-driven career development tool designed to support students, alumni, and the broader Athens State community. Coach brings together […]

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    2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up

    The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line-up. The […]

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    2026 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with The Gibson Brothers

    The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues on Thursday, March 19 with a performance by The Gibson Brothers. The concert will […]

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    Youth Art Month Begins March 3 at Alabama Center for the Arts

    The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Tuesday, March 3. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent will feature pieces of art from […]

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    “Wise Women” Art Exhibit Coming to Athens State on March 2

    Athens State is pleased to host Wise Women, featuring the artwork of Athens State student, Char Baxter. At the age of 74, Baxter is currently studying at the Alabama Center […]

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    Athens State Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction

    In a higher education landscape often dominated by rankings and test scores, Athens State University has been recognized for what truly matters: a transformative undergraduate experience. For the 2025-2026 academic […]

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    International Women’s Day Celebration Featuring Screening of “Lilly”

    Athens State University will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 pm with a screening of “Lilly,” an inspiring movie based on the remarkable life and […]

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    Athens State Awarded $2M Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation

    Athens State University has been awarded a $2,000,000 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to increase STEM degree completion of low-income and high-achieving undergraduates. Fourteen scholarships of up to $15,000 […]

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    Alabama Center for the Arts Announces Newly Named Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center

    The Athens State University Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Performing Arts building the Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center. This follows a […]

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    “Light on the Land” Art Exhibit Coming to Athens State on January 20

    Athens State is pleased to host Light on the Land, featuring the artwork of Athens State student Trevor J. Thomas. Thomas is currently studying at the Alabama Center for the […]